WORKER Act
Last action on Feb 4, 2026
Summary
Widening Opportunities to Recapture Key Energy Roles Act or the WORKER Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE), when considering awards for existing grant programs, to prioritize education and training for energy and manufacturing-related jobs. Further, DOE must prioritize the education and training of underrepresented groups in such jobs.
In carrying out the bill, DOE must establish a clearinghouse to (1) maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for such jobs; and (2) provide technical assistance for states, schools, and other specified entities. DOE must also conduct outreach to minority-serving institutions of higher education and dislocated energy and manufacturing workers.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 4, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 19, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
Dec 3, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
Feb 4, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 4, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 19, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 19, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 3, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 21.
Dec 3, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
Feb 4, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-482.
Feb 4, 2026
Congress
118th Congress
Introduced
May 25, 2023
